Bailey Caravan, Owner'S Manual

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4.8 REFRIGERATORS
Winter Operation - Thetford and Dometic Refrigerators
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Please check that the ventilation grilles or the flue outlets are not blocked by snow,
leaves etc.
Your caravan is supplied with winter covers as standard equipment. These covers should be fitted
when the outside temperature is below 10
°
C.
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The covers should also be used when the caravan is in storage or is being washed by a
high pressure spray. or during very wet weather.
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Remember to remove all winter covers at all other times when the refrigerator is in use.
4.9 DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR MODEL RM 7390 (Discovery only)
4.9.1 Using the refrigerator
The cooling unit is silent in operation.
When the appliance is first put into operation, there may be a mild odour which will disappear after a
few hours. Ensure the living area is well ventilated.
The freezer compartment should be cold about one hour after switching on the refrigerator.
The refrigerator will take several hours to reach its operating temperature.
4.9.2 Controls
Manual ignition “battery igniter”
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Note: The refrigerator is equipped to
operate off mains power, DC or liquid
gas. The desired power option is
selected by means of energy selector
switch (A).
Energy selector switch (A) has four
settings: AC mains power (230V), DC
(12V), Liquid gas (Gas), Off (O).
A = energy selector switch
B = gas/electric thermostat
C = manual ignition button (battery powered igniter)